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Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 11:15 a.m. Detroit Riots - Clark, McNamara, Christopher, Fortas, Wilkins, Doar," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

George Christian should handle the press briefing. The President gave a rundown on this. The Presi dent pointed out that during the night, men had been alerted to begin preparations for the troop movement to provide such personnel as are required

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:05 a.m. President and Cyrus Vance, Vice President," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

A joint press conference was held. Governor Romney said the situation was "hopeful." Secretary Vance said later that Romney told him he_had made this statement in order that he not appear that he was in disagreement with Secretary Vance. Secretary Vance

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 10 p.m. Detroit crisis - President's activities from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

.:eral Throckmorton and ?vfr. Vance go before the press tc say th.:.1t 1'.fr. Vance had talked to the P::.-esident and that all parties joined :n a.n appeal for :reason. The President advised that he would be m:i king c:.. m:.tionally -televised statement

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:30 a.m. National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

of Negro citizens, who deplore the havoc anci suffer its torment the most. -- All levels and branches of Government must now press, with new resolve, the Nation's peaceful atb.ck on the conditions which breed despair and violence. ?v1y convictions